Containers of Zyn, a smokeless nicotine pouch, are displayed for sale among other nicotine and tobacco products at a newsstand on Feb. 23, 2024, in New York. Phillip Morris owns Zen (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File)
This study analyses the associations between smoking status and perceived symptom significance (concern and influence on daily activity) among individuals with possible lung cancer symptoms and investigate the influence of symptom significance on healthcare seeking among individuals with different smoking status.
A Hail Mary toss of proposed tobacco regulation from the outgoing administration has the potential to make smoking nearly or totally nonaddictive, experts say.
The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health will host an expert briefing for the media to discuss trends in tobacco use, the implications of new graphic warning requirements for cigarette packages and ads, and concerns involving products like nicotine pouches and e-cigarettes.
The prices of cigarettes have been increased with effect from January 11, 2025, following a hike in Excise Duty, according to the Ceylon Tobacco Company (CTC). The price adjustments have been implemented under four categories, with an increase of Rs. 5 and Rs. 10 per stick.
If you smoke, have you thought about taking the first step towards quitting? Make a plan, think about what you're going to do to stay off tobacco for good, and seek practical support and advice from a free 'stop smoking' service.
According to results from a recent study published in Health Data Science, there is a positive correlation between smoking and chronic kidney disease (CKD). The authors noted that although the relationship is not considered a casual effect, covariates in which smoking is a risk factor (eg, hypertension, diabetes) can be factors leading to the onset of CKD. 1,2
The $11.6 billion 2-year budget represents a 10% spending increase and also includes a number of changes in the Department of Health and Human Services.
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